Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of 2024 general election vote counting

The Delhi Police has released a detailed traffic advisory in preparation for the vote counting of the 2024 general elections, scheduled for June 4. The elections, conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, saw significant participation nationwide. Officials have designated seven locations across the city for the vote counting process.

In northeast Delhi, the counting will take place at ITI Nand Nagri. As a result, traffic movement will be restricted on the stretch from Gagan Cinema T-Point to Nand Nagri Flyover on Wazirabad Road (Mangal Pandey Road) starting at 5 am. Traffic diversions will be implemented at the Bhopura border, Tahirpur T-point, and Gagan Cinema T-Point, with Wazirabad Road being closed to general traffic from 5 am onwards.

In east Delhi, the Commonwealth Games Village, Akshardham, has been chosen as the counting centre. Similar traffic restrictions will apply from 5 am in this area. The advisory emphasises the importance of smooth traffic management and urges commuters to plan their journeys in advance and use alternate routes.


The advisory instructs commuters from the Sarai Kale Khan/MGM side heading towards NH-24 to take the Akshardham Flyover and proceed via Pusta Road, ITO, or Vikas Marg to reach their destinations. Those travelling from the ITO/Pusta Road side should reach the Akshardham Flyover in front of Akshardham Temple and continue on NH-24 towards Delhi.


The advisory also advises those travelling towards ISBT, railway stations, or airports to plan their travel carefully and allow sufficient time to avoid any inconvenience.


An additional advisory has been issued, advising the public to avoid August Kranti Marg and Siri Fort Road from 6 am to 6 pm on June 4, recommending alternative routes such as Ring Road, Aurobindo Marg, and Josip Broz Tito Marg.

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In Dwarka, the vote counting will be conducted at Netaji Subhash University of Technology, Sector-03. Traffic movement will be regulated from 6 am to 8 pm in areas including Dwarka Mor at Najafgarh Road, Sectors 3/13 Dwarka Crossing, NSUT T-point on Azad Hind Fauz Marg, Om Apartment Chowk, Sector-14 Dwarka, and ISKCON Chowk, Sector-13 Dwarka.


Roads to be avoided in Dwarka include Azad Hind Fauz Road from Dwarka Mor to Sectors 3/13 Dwarka Crossing; Main Najafgarh Road from Dwarka Mor to Uttam Nagar East Metro Station; and NSUT T-point to Vegas Mall, Dwarka.

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The advisory underscores the need for careful travel planning, particularly for those heading to major transit points like ISBT, railway stations, or airports. By adhering to these guidelines, commuters can help ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise disruptions on this crucial day.